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NG16 UYY

2016 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 UYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear, still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 37,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear, still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 19,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on int. mirror

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam to right of int. mirror blocking view and in swept area

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 8,345 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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NG16 UYY is a 2016 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG16 UYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NG16 UYY registered?

NG16 UYY is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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